Dr Vaisakhi Prasannan is a Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist specializing in Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology. She is dedicated to combating childhood visual impairment and managing complex ocular conditions in children.

She is extensively trained in pediatric eye care including management of complex squint, nystagmus, pediatric cataract, amblyopia, binocular vision therapy and vision rehabilitation. She also has expertise in managing cerebral visual impairment and neuro-ophthalmological disorders and is trained in ROP screening.

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus & Neuro-Ophthalmology, Chaithanya Eye Institute, Palarivattom (Sep 2024 – Present)
• Fellow – Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi (Aug 2022 – Jul 2024)

Education

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Kottayam
• DNB Ophthalmology – LV Prasad Eye Institute
• Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus – Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi

Awards & Recognition

• IJO Appreciation Award – 2026

Publications

• Prasannan V et al. Barriers to compliance with free spectacles – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2025
• Prasannan V et al. Optic disc melanocytoma – Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2022
• Rath S, Prasannan V et al. Indian Journal of Strabismus & Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2022
• Prasannan V et al. Posterior lenticonus – DOS Times, 2023
• Rath S, Prasannan V et al. One and Half Syndrome – Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2025

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons (KSOS)
• Paediatric Ophthalmology Society of India (POSN)
• Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmological Society of India (SPOSI)
• Young Ophthalmologists Society of India (YOSI)
• Women Ophthalmologists Society (WOS)

Special Interests

• Cortical Visual Impairment
• Binocular Vision Therapy

Conferences & Presentations

Presented in various national level ophthalmic conferences